Cork U20 footballers suffer semi-final defeat as Offaly march on after thriller

Cork manager Keith Ricken said he was proud of their comeback and just lamented that they didn’t complete the job

Offaly's Aaron Brazil celebrates at MW Hire O'Moore Park. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Offaly 3-10 Cork 0-14 

There’s a buzz about this Offaly team which will probably continue long after the All-Ireland U-20 football title the weekend after next. Win or lose. Their primary task will be to beat either Down or Roscommon and win the county’s second title in the grade but, indirectly, these lads are also making a statement. Offaly football is back.